Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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